Keerthi Pandian Explained

Keerthi Pandian
Birth Place:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active:2015–present
Father:Arun Pandian
Relatives:Ramya Pandian (cousin)
Alma Mater:Chettinad Vidyashram

Keerthi Pandian (born 18 February 1992) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil films. After a brief career as a dancer and theatre actress, she made her film acting debut in 2019 with Thumbaa. She then garnered critical acclaim for her performance in the survival thriller film Anbirkiniyal directed by Gokul. She is the daughter of actor and politician Arun Pandian and the cousin of actress Ramya Pandian.

Early life

Keerthi Pandian was born on 18 February 1992 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to actor and politician Arun Pandian, and his wife Vijaya Pandian.[1] She has two elder sisters named Kavitha Pandian and Kirana Pandian,[2] and a cousin Ramya Pandian, who is also an actress.[3] Keerthi did her schooling at Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai where she also graduated from.

Career

After graduating, Pandian began her career as a dancer in ballet and salsa, then shifted to theatre acting in 2015. She was also the head director of operations in A&P Groups, a film distribution company owned by her father and worked for films such as Savaale Samaali (2015) while simultaneously running her own distribution company in Singapore.[4] [5] [6] Pandian initially did not receive many film offers by directors at the start of her appearance in the industry due to discrimination towards her skin color and her being underweight.[7] [8] [9] She even declined others because she felt she did not have meaty roles in them; during auditions, she always introduced herself simply by her first name to avoid the appearance of nepotism as Arun Pandian's daughter.[10] [11] [12]

Pandian was approached by director Harish Ram offering her a lead role in the film Thumbaa (2019); she accepted, making her debut film as an actress in Tamil cinema.[13] [14] [15] Pandian later acted in Anbirkiniyal (2021), a remake of the Malayalam film Helen (2019), as the main character alongside her father.[16] [17] She also acted in the comedy miniseries Postman which was released on ZEE5.[18] Pandian also won the Super daughter award by Femina which was awarded to her by her father in 2019 after her debut film appearance in Thumbaa.[19] [20] In 2023, she appeared in Kannagi,[21] and the following year in Blue Star,[22] and the much-delayed Konjam Pesinaal Yenna.[23]

Personal life

Pandian's niece Driya portrayed the younger version of her character in Anbirkiniyal.[24] In early 2020 during the first COVID-19 lockdown in India period, Pandian developed an interest in farming and helping crops grow for better produce in the future in her gated property.[25] [26] She also knows fire eating.[27]

On 13 September 2023, Pandian married actor Ashok Selvan in a Tamil wedding ceremony in Tirunelveli.[28] [29] They co-starred in Blue Star.[30]

Filmography

Films

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Year Film Role Notes
2019 Thumbaa Varsha Kumaran
2021 AnbirkiniyalAnbirkiniyal Sivam (Anbu)
2023KannagiGita
2024Blue Star Anandhi
Konjam Pesinaal YennaSanjana

Television

Accolades

Year Award Category FilmResult
2019Femina AwardsFemina Super DaughterThumbaa[31]
2021Zee Cine Awards TamilBest Female Debut
Vikatan Awards
Edison Awards
2022SIIMABest Actress Award TamilAnbirkiniyal

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Actress Keerthi Pandian . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210910062522/https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actress/keerthi-pandian . 10 September 2021 . 10 September 2021 . Nettv4u.
  2. Web site: 15 February 2021 . Helen Tamil remake titled Anbirkiniyal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210716103008/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/15/helen-tamil-remake-tiled-anbirkiniyal-22841.html . 16 July 2021 . 15 October 2021 . Cinema Express.
  3. Web site: 4 October 2020 . Bigg Boss Tamil 4 contestant Ramya Pandian's profile, photos and everything you need to know . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201222114923/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-4-contestant-ramya-pandians-profile-photos-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/78475005.cms . 22 December 2020 . 15 October 2021 . The Times of India.
  4. Web site: 2 March 2021 . Keerthi Pandian On Why It's Important To Understand The Business Of Films . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210404033027/https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/tamil-interview/anbirkiniyal-tamil-movie-keerthi-pandian-on-why-its-important-to-understand-the-business-of-films/ . 4 April 2021 . 17 September 2021 . Film Companion.
  5. Web site: On Stage . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921180314/https://keerthipandian.com/on-stage/ . 21 September 2021 . 15 October 2021 . Keerthi Pandian.
  6. Web site: A&P Groups . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211015103510/https://www.indiamart.com/ap-groups/aboutus.html . 15 October 2021 . 15 October 2021 . IndiaMART.
  7. Web site: 18 June 2019 . Keerthi Pandian gets emotional on stage, reveals being body shamed! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920213056/https://www.indiaglitz.com/keerthi-pandian-emotionally-cries-in-thumbaa-pressmeet--tamil-news-238487 . 20 September 2021 . 20 September 2021 . Cinema Express.
  8. Web site: Balachandran . Logesh . 18 August 2021 . People are more accepting of dark skin tones now: Keerthi Pandian . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908094201/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/people-are-more-accepting-of-dark-skin-tones-now-keerthi-pandian/articleshow/85403250.cms . 8 September 2021 . 8 September 2021 . The Times of India.
  9. Web site: 19 June 2019 . Keerthi Pandian reveals that she was body shamed by directors . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908094159/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/keerthi-pandian-reveals-that-she-was-body-shamed-by-directors/articleshow/69855299.cms . 8 September 2021 . 8 September 2021 . The Times of India.
  10. Web site: 19 February 2019 . I will outshine as a performer, not just as heroine: Keerthi Pandian . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921014905/https://newstodaynet.com/index.php/2019/02/19/i-will-outshine-as-a-performer-not-just-as-heroine-keerthi-pandian/ . 21 September 2021 . 20 September 2021 . News Today.
  11. Web site: 9 February 2020 . Another dad-daughter duo to hit the silver screen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210930131308/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/090220/another-dad-daughter-duo-to-hit-the-silver-screen.html . 30 September 2021 . 15 October 2021 . Deccan Chronicle.
  12. Web site: 23 June 2019 . Humans are the worst creatures on the planet: Keerthi Pandian . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921003359/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/jun/23/we-are-the-worst-creatures-in-the-planet-keerthi-pandian-12482.html . 21 September 2021 . 20 September 2021 . Cinema Express.
  13. Web site: 23 June 2019 . Keerthi Pandian debuts in fantasy adventure . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920213139/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/200219/keerthi-pandian-debuts-in-fantasy-adventure.html . 20 September 2021 . 20 September 2021 . Deccan Chronicle.
  14. Web site: S . Srivatsan . 20 February 2019 . 'Thumbaa' was an instinctive yes, says Keerthi Pandian . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908094157/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/keerthi-pandian-talks-about-thumbaa/article28133166.ece . 8 September 2021 . 8 September 2021 . The Hindu.
  15. Web site: 18 February 2019 . Arun Pandian's daughter Keerthi makes her film debut . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908094157/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/feb/18/keerthi-pandian-makes-her-film-debut-1940075.html . 8 September 2021 . 8 September 2021 . The New Indian Express.
  16. Web site: 8 February 2020 . Keerthi Pandian signs her second film in Tamil . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210404125047/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2020/02/08001612/1213875/Keerthi-Pandian-signs-her-second-film-in-Tamil.vpf . 4 April 2021 . 8 September 2021 . DT Next.
  17. Web site: 16 February 2021 . Arun Pandian and daughter Keerthi's film titled Anbirkiniyal . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210917091811/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2021/02/16002505/1276198/Arun-Pandian-and-daughter-Keerthis-film-titled-Anbirkiniyal.vpf . 17 September 2021 . 17 September 2021 . DT Next.
  18. Web site: 26 June 2019 . Here's what ZEE5 Original 'Postman' starring Munishkanth and Keerthi Pandian is all about . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210910062037/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-here-s-what-zee5-original-postman-starring-munishkanth-and-keerthi-pandian-is-all-about-2765385 . 10 September 2021 . . 10 September 2021 .
  19. Web site: 26 November 2019 . Celebrating parents: The Femina Super Daughter Awards 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210918034157/https://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/celebrating-parents-the-femina-super-daughter-awards-2019_-141276-1.html . 18 September 2021 . 18 September 2021 . Femina.
  20. Web site: 29 April 2020 . Thumbaa actress Keerthi says dance is her first form of meditation . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210930131302/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thumbaa-actress-keerthi-says-dance-is-her-first-form-of-meditation/articleshow/75458567.cms . 30 September 2021 . 23 September 2021 . The Times of India.
  21. Web site: 17 August 2021 . First look of Keerthi Pandian's 'Kannagi' out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908094201/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/aug/17/first-look-of-keerthipandians-kannagiout-2345590.html . 8 September 2021 . 8 September 2021 . The New Indian Express.
  22. Web site: 13 September 2023 . Blue Star song Railin Oligal featuring Ashok Selvan and Keerthi Pandian shows a blossoming love story . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230914090440/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/sep/13/blue-star-song-railin-oligal-featuring-ashok-selvan-and-keerthi-pandian-shows-a-blossoming-love-stor-47605.html . 14 September 2023 . 14 September 2023 . Cinema Express.
  23. Web site: 5 May 2022 . First look of Vinoth Kishan & Keerthi Pandian film . 22 September 2022 . . 22 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220922095020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-look-of-vinoth-kishan-keerthi-pandian-film/articleshow/91336324.cms . live .
  24. Web site: Darshan . Navein . 5 March 2021 . Anbirkiniyal Movie Review: A satisfying remake with an extra pinch of drama . live . https://archive.today/20210305093920/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2021/mar/05/anbirkiniyal-movie-review-a-satisfying-remake-with-an-extra-pinch-of-drama-23135.html . 5 March 2021 . 15 September 2021 . Cinema Express.
  25. Web site: 29 May 2021 . Keerthi Pandian is excited about learning a new skill in farming . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210917091056/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/keerthi-pandian-is-excited-about-learning-a-new-skill-in-farming/articleshow/83064494.cms . 17 September 2021 . 17 September 2021 . Cinema Express.
  26. Web site: 28 April 2020 . Farming keeps 'Thumbaa' actress Keerthi Pandian busy during lockdown . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908095707/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/farming-keeps-thumbaa-actress-keerthi-pandian-busy-during-lockdown/articleshow/75204300.cms . 8 September 2021 . 8 September 2021 . The Times of India.
  27. Web site: 17 December 2021 . Actress Keerthi Pandian performs fire eating with street performers . 27 January 2022 . . 27 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127153934/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actress-keerthi-pandian-performs-fire-eating-with-street-performers-watch-video/articleshow/88339794.cms . live .
  28. Web site: 13 September 2023 . Ashok Selvan, Keerthi Pandian tie the knot in close-knit traditional ceremony. See photos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230914020409/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/actors-ashok-selvan-keerthi-pandian-tie-the-knot-close-knit-traditional-ceremony-see-photos-8937686/ . 14 September 2023 . 14 September 2023 . The Indian Express.
  29. Web site: 13 September 2023 . Ashok Selvan and Keerthi Pandian are married. Check out dreamy first official wedding pics . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230914020416/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/ashok-selvan-and-keerthi-pandian-are-married-check-out-dreamy-first-official-wedding-pics-101694580625144.html . 14 September 2023 . 14 September 2023 . Hindustan Times.
  30. Web site: 20 May 2023 . Pa Ranjith’s next production, starring Ashok Selvan and Shanthnu, titled ‘Blue Star’ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230527114911/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pa-ranjiths-next-production-starring-ashok-selvan-and-shanthnu-titled-blue-star/article66874002.ece . 27 May 2023 . 15 September 2023 . The Hindu.
  31. Web site: 27 November 2019 . Femina Super Daughter Awards 2019 recognizes and honors prominent parent-daughter duos . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210918034927/https://moviegalleri.net/2019/11/femina-super-daughter-awards-2019-recognizes-and-honors-prominent-parent-daughter-duos.html . 18 September 2021 . 18 September 2021 . moviegalleri.net.